We may have a band nerd among us!

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We had Hunter's band audition this morning. He was so nervous and excited! He first met w/ Mr. A for percussion. He did very well and scored quite high. Mr. A recommended him for percussion and he was thrilled!
Next, he met w/ Mr. T. He told Mr. T that he wanted to play percussion first and saxophone second. So he had him try the sax. He couldn't make his mouth just right and didn't get a sound out of the sax. So he tried the trombone (3rd choice)... still no sound. Trumpet, no sound. Mr. T said, "Can I recommend an instrument for you?" Think of Hunter's BIG 'OL lips and guess which one he recommended-- the tuba! And it was beautiful! He puckered those lips and blew right into the mouthpiece... the sound was amazing! Kinda made Hunter jump at first! He was surprised, but so excited... he blew again and loved it! Mr. T told him to make his mouth wider and smaller and see what that did to the notes. He made a higher sound first and then dropped it really low. It was so cool!!
Lastly, he met w/ Mr. V. He wanted to try one more instrument-- the bassoon. And boy did he nail that one! He blew into it and really loved it as well. Made some strong sounds and even played different notes w/ Mr. V's help. He was in heaven. He said he'd be happy with any of the three instrument classes. He just wants to play! He could have stayed there all day and can't stop talking about it. This band is going to be awesome for him!

I've never seen a kid so happy as when we left the audition. He was flying!! He waited until we rounded the corner, out of sight of anyone he knew and did an all out jump and hand pump! He promptly called Papa Seamons to tell him about it... Hunter is dying to be his grandfather's protege! His heart is in music.

He is our music man! ... 76 trombones (or bassoons!) in the big parade!